Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood'

Also Known As

Shortwood Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Fragrant Summer Phlox?, one of those wonderful ?backbone? plants, and this one is mildew-resistant! with pink-dark-eyed flowers on 3-4' stems; beautiful in border of bouquet. S/M PP10379

By: Forestfarm

A recently introduced sturdy and highly mildew-resistant phlox created from a cross between 'Eva Cullum' and 'David'. A soft lilac-pink, with pale blazing and a slight rose eye. Developed by Blooms of Bressingham. The tone is soft and easy, rather like an old-fashioned semi-wild phlox.